Travel and holiday meals pour gasoline on drift. This episode is about shrinking the chaos so you can make one good decision at a time when the calendar gets loud.

What You’ll Learn

• Why trips and big meals break your brain: unpredictable schedules, time zones, weird sleep, new ingredients, supersized portions, snacking autopilot.
• Two Pockets Rule: carry fast carbs you’ll actually eat and a backup kit (pen/syringe or infusion set, adhesive, battery) so diabetes doesn’t turn into a disaster.
• Plate Plan: choose your lane before the first bite ... either front‑load your pre‑bolus like a normal meal or split your dose between the first and second plate.

Tiny Levers
Choose one lever for the next seven days:

• Two Pockets Rule: Keep two pockets on you ... one with fast carbs, one with your backup supplies.
• Plate Plan: Decide whether you’re front‑loading or splitting your dose before you dig in.

Take Action
Pick your lever for your next trip or big meal and let Neil know how it goes.

Resources
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Books on Amazon
Type 1 Diabetes – One Day at a Time or Type 1 Diabetes – True Stories